Sub Product
Derived Products
HS Code
040900
Last Updated
2026-04-14
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Japan Honey market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for Japan are summarized.
- 64 export partner companies and 20 import partner companies are mapped for Honey in Japan.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-04-14.
Honey Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Japan
64 export partner companies are tracked for Honey in Japan. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Honey export intelligence in Japan, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 040900.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Honey in Japan
5 sampled Honey transactions in Japan include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Honey sampled transaction unit prices by date in Japan: 2026-04-01: 14.38 USD / kg, 2026-03-13: 42.12 USD / kg, 2025-12-10: 58.00 USD / kg, 2025-11-20: 42.56 USD / kg, 2025-11-12: 58.00 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | [절임*** ** **** ************ ********** | 14.38 USD / kg | (Japan) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-03-13 | [향료* *** ************** ***** *** ******* | 42.12 USD / kg | (Japan) | (South Korea) | |
| 2025-12-10 | Fla***** ***** * ***** *** ********* **** ** *** ******** ********** **** *** ******** ********** **** ******** ************* ************ *** ********** * *** *********** **** ***** *** | 58.00 USD / kg | (Japan) | (Vietnam) | |
| 2025-11-20 | [향료* *** ************** ***** *** ******* | 42.56 USD / kg | (Japan) | (South Korea) | |
| 2025-11-12 | Fla***** ***** * ***** ****** ******** *********** **** ** * *** ******** *** ************* *********** ******* ***** **** ********************** *** **** | 58.00 USD / kg | (Japan) | (Vietnam) |
Top Honey Export Suppliers and Companies in Japan
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 64 total export partner companies tracked for Honey in Japan. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: HORECADistribution / WholesaleRetail
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: OthersFreight Forwarding And IntermodalFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / WholesaleLogisticsFood Manufacturing
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: OthersBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Japan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Japan Export Partner Coverage
64 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Japan export network depth for Honey.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Honey partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Japan.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Honey in Japan (HS Code 040900)
Analyze 3 years of Honey export volume and value in Japan to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21,669 | 240,179 USD |
| 2023 | 21,725 | 300,175 USD |
| 2022 | 20,333 | 279,928 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Honey Exports from Japan (HS Code 040900) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Honey exports from Japan.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hong Kong | 9,091 | 65,734.575 USD |
| 2 | Thailand | 600 | 33,395.807 USD |
| 3 | Singapore | 1,362 | 24,397.768 USD |
| 4 | Vietnam | 1,580 | 13,926.481 USD |
| 5 | China | 16 | 5,397.502 USD |
Honey Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Japan: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
20 import partner companies are tracked for Honey in Japan. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 15.6% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Honey in Japan
5 sampled Honey import transactions in Japan provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Honey sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Japan: 2026-02-24: 3.95 USD / kg, 2026-02-17: 3.91 USD / kg, 2026-02-12: 3.49 USD / kg, 2026-02-12: 2.22 USD / kg, 2026-01-21: 3.16 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-24 | ORG**** **** ***** **** ** ****** ****** *** ***** * ***** **** | 3.95 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-17 | ORG**** **** ***** **** ** ****** ****** *** ***** * ***** **** | 3.91 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-12 | MEL**** ***** **** **** ***** *** ***** **** ******* **** *** ********* ** ***** | 3.49 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-12 | NAT**** ***** **** ******* ** ****** ****** | 2.22 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-21 | PUR* ***** **** **** ** ****** ********* * **** * ***** **** | 3.16 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Honey Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Japan
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 20 total import partner companies tracked for Honey in Japan. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Others
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Food WholesalersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingRetail
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(Japan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-06
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Japan Import Partner Coverage
20 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Honey in Japan.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Honey importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Japan.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Honey in Japan (HS Code 040900)
Track 3 years of Honey import volume and value in Japan to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45,415,770 | 136,822,667 USD |
| 2023 | 41,924,436 | 144,599,163 USD |
| 2022 | 47,276,828 | 167,669,194 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Honey to Japan (HS Code 040900) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Honey to Japan.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 32,371,040 | 60,202,142.218 USD |
| 2 | New Zealand | 986,069 | 24,637,318.897 USD |
| 3 | Canada | 2,918,440 | 16,432,084.743 USD |
| 4 | Argentina | 3,120,608 | 9,115,522.592 USD |
| 5 | Hungary | 902,031 | 5,798,298.259 USD |
Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormProcessed (shelf-stable)
Industry PositionFood Ingredient / Natural Sweetener
Market
Japan is an import-dependent honey market, with domestic production supplying only a small share of demand (self-sufficiency reported at about 6% in 2022). UN Comtrade-based data (via WITS) indicate Japan imported roughly 45,415.8 tonnes of natural honey (HS 040900) in 2024, with China the largest supplier and additional supply from countries including New Zealand, Canada, Argentina and Hungary. Imported honey intended for sale must go through Japan’s imported-food controls, including importer notification and quarantine-station review under the Food Sanitation Act. The most material commercial risk for suppliers is shipment disruption from noncompliance (e.g., adulteration or residue findings) leading to detention, disposal, or re-export, alongside strict labeling expectations for packaged foods sold in Japan.
Market RoleImport-dependent consumer market (net importer)
Domestic RolePrimarily domestic consumption; limited domestic production alongside significant imports
Specification
Packaging
- Bulk (industrial) containers for bottling/repacking
- Retail-ready glass jars and squeeze bottles
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Overseas extraction/primary processing → bulk packing (as applicable) → ocean freight to Japan → importer handling and (as applicable) blending/bottling → MHLW quarantine import notification/document examination and potential inspection → domestic distribution to retail/food manufacturing
Temperature
- Avoid excessive heating during processing and handling to protect honey quality parameters (e.g., HMF) referenced in international standards
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Food Safety HighImport access can be blocked or severely disrupted if a shipment is found noncompliant during MHLW quarantine review/inspection (e.g., authenticity/adulteration concerns or residue findings inconsistent with applicable standards), which can trigger detention and outcomes such as disposal or re-export.Implement pre-shipment authenticity and residue-risk controls; provide complete, consistent import-notification information and retain batch-level traceability and test documentation aligned to buyer and regulatory expectations.
Supply Concentration MediumJapan’s honey supply is structurally import-dependent (self-sufficiency reported at about 6% in 2022) and imports are concentrated in a small set of supplier origins (with China the leading supplier in UN Comtrade-based import data), increasing exposure to origin-specific disruptions and price volatility.Diversify approved origins and maintain multi-origin sourcing plans and safety stock for high-rotation SKUs.
Regulatory Compliance MediumNoncompliance with Japan’s import procedures (Food Sanitation Act notification) and/or packaging/labeling expectations for foods sold in Japan can cause clearance delays, relabeling costs, or market withdrawal; organic claims require compliant Organic JAS certification and logo use.Align label and claim strategy with Japanese requirements early; confirm Organic JAS pathway and documentation before marketing any 'organic' honey.
Logistics MediumAs an import-dependent market supplied primarily via ocean freight, Japan’s honey availability and landed costs can be affected by container-rate volatility, transit delays, and port disruptions, especially for bulk shipments intended for bottling/repacking.Use forward freight planning, dual-lane routing where feasible, and demand-buffer stock for key retail programs.
Sustainability
- Climate variability and nectar-flow disruption can reduce domestic honey harvests, reinforcing import reliance during low-harvest years.
FAQ
How dependent is Japan on imported honey?Japan is largely dependent on imported honey. A market report published via the EU-Japan Centre notes a self-sufficiency rate of about 6% in 2022, meaning most honey consumed in Japan is supplied through imports.
What are the main supplier countries for Japan’s honey imports?UN Comtrade-based import data (via WITS) for HS 040900 show China as Japan’s largest supplier in 2024, with additional major supply from countries including New Zealand, Canada, Argentina and Hungary.
What is the key import compliance step for honey intended for sale in Japan?Importers must submit an import notification under the Food Sanitation Act to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (via the responsible quarantine station) for foods imported for sale or business use. The quarantine station conducts document examination and may require inspection before issuing the certificate needed to proceed.
Sources
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